12 p.m. Local Filmmakers SpotlightJoin a discussion with filmmakers about film in New Mexico.1 p.m. Local Creator Spotlight A talk with local professional comic creators, including Andy Kuhn (featured on this week’s cover!) and David Williams.2 p.m. Babes, Boobs, Blood and BallsQ-and-A panel focusing on the ins and outs of independent film production and distribution. Featuring Lloyd Kaufman, Scott Phillips and Kurly Tlapoyawa.3 p.m. Hero Initiative Live Art and Auction Join the Hero Initiative as it pits professional comic book artists against each other in a live exhibition. Art will be auctioned off at the event to benefit the Hero Initiative.5 p.m. Star Wars Q and AA talk with Star Wars actors Peter Mayhew and Jeremy Bulloch. Moderated by Clone Wars voice actor Tom Kane.6:30 p.m.Green Lantern Production Feature Exclusive production panel with Green Lantern digital effects artists, including an unseen making-of reel and a Q and A.
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11:30 a.m. Basic Drawing for Comics Felipe Echevarria demonstrates how to create three-dimensional forms for the two-dimensional page. Designed for beginning to intermediate artists. Bring your sketchbooks.1 p.m. IGDA Independent Game Development Join IGDA developers in an open forum discussion about game development, design, promotion and more.2 p.m. Voice Acting for Video GamesVoice actor Raphael Sbarge discusses everything from Mass Effect to Knights of the Old Republic … and beyond.3 p.m. Blackstar WarriorMatt Haley will screen his viral smash hit Blackstar Warrior. Q and A to follow.
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1 p.m. Comic and Manga Workshop Tommy Yune, a veteran of hit comic series such as Speed Racer, Racer X, Robotech and Danger Girl: Kamikaze, covers modern production techniques of the industry and new options available to hopeful comic creators.7 p.m.Killer Ink ScreeningColorado filmmaker Christopher C. Romero screens his new thriller. Featuring an introduction by Peter Mayhew.
10 a.m. Stan Lee Q and AStan Lee [Film Interview, “Hero Worship,” May 26-June 1] answers your questions. Moderated by Lloyd Kaufman.12 p.m. Nicholas Brendon Q and AJoin veteran “Buffy” actor Nicholas Brendon in a Q and A.1:30 p.m. Wild Cards Introduction and Q and AMelinda Snodgrass, John Jos Miller, Victor Milan and Walter Jon Williams discuss the Wild Cards universe.3 p.m. ACE 2011 Costume Contest Win cash and other prizes for participating, or just come to look at all the awesome costumes.5 p.m. Star Trek Q and A LeVar Burton (Geordi La Forge) and Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troi) are here to talk to you about the Star Trek universe, their roles in the shows and more.6:30 p.m. Geeks Who Drink: Superhero EditionPub trivia favorites Geeks Who Drink will be hosting a special trivia night with prizes.
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12:30 p.m. Local Independent Comics Join 7000 BC, a consortium of local independent creators [see Arts, “Comic Speed Readin’ ” ], as they discuss all aspects of indie creation.2 p.m. Adventure Gaming 101Active Imagination gives a crash course in adventure gaming and role-playing games.3 p.m. Amtgard DemoMembers of the Duchy of Pegasus Valley give an introduction and demo of this live-action fantasy game.
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3 p.m. Robotech Industry PanelTommy Yune, director of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles, covers the history of the television series that introduced a generation to anime. He’ll discuss new releases in the wake of the announcement of the live-action feature film. The panel will also remember Carl Macek, the original producer of Robotech who started this whole phenomenon.5 p.m. Anime Q and A Anime voice actors Leah Clark and Christopher Bevins talk about everything anime.8 p.m.REPO! A Genetic Opera ShadowcastDoctor Steel’s Seventh Mountain Regiment will host this shadowcast of the cult hit.
11 a.m. Create Your Own Comic Get hands-on and make your own comic book with members of 7000 BC.1 p.m. Tall Paul Magic Entertainer and magician Tall Paul performs.2 p.m. Tom Kane Q and A Clone Wars voice actor Tom Kane answers your questions.3 p.m. So Say We AllActor Richard Hatch (Tom Zarek) shares his journey in “Battlestar Galactica” from the original to the re-imagined.5 p.m. DC Entertainment Local company DC Entertainment will provide family-friendly fun in a superhero-themed show.
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12 p.m. How “Chuck Norris Facts” Came to BeHear the true story behind one of the Internet’s most infamous memes with author Ian J. Spector and illustrator Angelo Vildasol.1 p.m. Martial Arts Q and A Actor and athlete Jim Kelly discusses martial arts and martial arts filmmaking.
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2 p.m. Robotech Collector’s PanelHarmony Gold’s Tommy Yune opens the floor to fans in a town hall-style discussion.
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